Hysterosalpingography (often abbreviated as HSG) is a diagnostic imaging technique used primarily in the investigation of female infertility. It has been in use for a hundred years, with the first one having been performed in 1917. Many uterine problems may be diagnosed with the help of this test, including congenital anomalies of the uterus and tubes, but also any polyps, […]
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The term hematuria refers to presence of blood in the urine. People may be frightened by finding blood in their urine but this is rarely a symptom of any life threatening condition. Hematuria needs to be carefully evaluated by a physician so the underlying cause can be detected and treated. Symptoms of hematuria Hematuria may present as obvious bright red […]
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Dental public health is an area of dentistry concerned with the evaluation of dental health needs and how the practice of dental healthcare meets those needs. Dental public health has been recognized as a speciality by the American Dental Association since 1950 and is considered a unique, non-clinical discipline focused on improving dental and oral health across populations rather than […]
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Hematology is a branch of medicine concerned with the study of blood, blood disease and the organs involved in forming blood. The diagnosis and treatment of hematological disorders is mainly managed by specialists in the field referred to as hematologists. Some of the conditions treated by hematologists are described below. Iron deficiency anemia Anemia is defined as a reduced amount […]
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Peritonitis is an inflammation of the serous membranes of the peritoneal cavity. Clinical history and attentive physical examination are key factors in making a timely diagnosis of this condition. Signs and symptoms of peritonitis depend on the severity and extent of the infection, as well as the age and general health of the patient, thus different diagnostic test are pursued […]
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The glycemic index of foods varies according to the rate at which they release simple sugars like glucose into the bloodstream after a meal. Classification GI range Examples Low GI 55 or less most fruits and vegetables (except potatoes, watermelon), grainy breads, pasta, legumes/pulses, milk, yoghurt, products extremely low in carbohydrates (some cheeses, nuts, cooking oil) Medium GI 56 – […]
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Penicillin, which remains an important part of our antimicrobial armamentarium, had a significant impact on the second half of the twentieth century. Deep-fermentation methods, which were primarily developed for the production of penicillin during the war, gave rise to the development of antibiotics and contributed to the nascent biotechnology industry which appeared in the 1970s. Akin to other antimicrobials, penicillin […]
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Health coaching is a systematic approach to help patients attain knowledge, proficiency, tools and self-reliance in order to actively engage themselves in self-care and attain self-recognized health goals. Health coaching aims to coach patients suffering from chronic conditions by supplying relevant information, and facilitating proficiency and confidence to take care of themselves. However, in patients with acute conditions patients are […]
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Swine flu is a variant of influenza caused by the H1N1 virus. This virus strain caused a worldwide spread of infection from June 2009 to August 2010. The variant of the virus was termed 2009 H1N1 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its technical name is the (H1N1)pdm09 virus. Image Credit: Liya Graphics / Shutterstock.com Where did swine […]
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Until as recently as the 18th century, the belief that an embryo exists as a pre-formed entity contained inside semen was common. This concept, referred to as “preformation” held that a pre-formed, miniature human or “homonculus” was planted in the female during intercourse, which then grew into a larger being as it developed during pregnancy. The competing theory for the […]
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